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How to Change a Tire
Being stuck on the side of the road with a flat tire is never fun, but this tutorial will help you get back on the road in no time.
Warnings
Dont strip lug nuts
Make sure jack is rated for the weight of your vehicle.
Tools/Equipment Needed
Car Jack
Spare tire
Tire Iron
Step 1: Block tires
Make sure you are on a flat surface so that your vehicle doesnt roll on you and cause even more damage. Place a piece of wood or heavy object under a couple tires so that it wont roll.
Step 2: Remove spare tire and car jack
Remove your spare tire and jack, usually located in the trunk or if on a truck under the bed.
Step 3: Loosen lug nuts
Before jacking up the vehicle, loosen the lug nuts just a bit.
Step 4: Jack up vehicle
Place the jack under the vehicle in the appropriate place for the tire needing changed. Raise the vehicle off the ground about an inch, just enough to get the tire off.
Step 5: Remove lug nuts and tire
Once jacked up, remove all the lug nuts and remove the flat tire.
Step 6: Install spare tire
Install your spare tire and install lug nuts.
Step 7: Lower vehicle back to the ground
Lower the vehicle back to the ground and tighten the lug nuts fully in a star pattern.
Step 8: Remove wheel blocks
Remove the wheel blocks and place flat tire in trunk.
Step 9: Double check lug nuts
Always make sure to double check the lug nuts.
Step 10: Drive to a tire shop
Drive to a tire shop to get the flat tire repaired. Most spare tires you are limited to driving no more than 45 mph.
